Pastry Production Chef | Maggio's Italian Bakery Cammeray

Pastry Production Chef

Join our fast-paced bakery as a Pastry Production Chef.

Hands-on role prepping ingredients & working as part of a team.

Location: Maggio's Italian Bakery & Pasticceria - 463 Miller St, Cammeray, NSW 2062

Employment Type: Casual

Schedule: Availability across Monday to Sunday

Hours: 2:00 PM onwards | Rotating Roster

We’re looking for dependable, hands-on team players to join our fast-paced bakery kitchen as Pastry Production Chef. This is a solid opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, thrives in a team setting, and takes pride in getting the job done right.

You’ll be prepping ingredients, keeping the workspace organized, prepping sausage roll mix, spinach roll mix , making pie mixes, making pies, pastries and helping with basic production tasks. You don’t need to be a pastry expert—just reliable, eager to learn, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients (e.g., flour, sugar, dairy, fruits, nuts, etc.) according to recipes and batch requirements
2. Assist with basic baking tasks such as mixing dough, portioning batter, or assembling baked goods
3. Label, date, and store prepped ingredients and finished products properly
4. Keep prep stations and kitchen equipment clean, sanitized, and organized
5. Assist bakers and pastry chefs during busy production periods
6. Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP, ServSafe guidelines)
7. Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or spoilage
8. Perform routine cleaning duties, including dishwashing and sanitizing tools and surfaces
9. Support other kitchen tasks as assigned

Working Conditions:

1. Heavy lifting required
2. Fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to hot ovens, mixers, and other commercial kitchen equipment
3. Requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 30 kgs, and frequent use of hands for chopping, mixing, and handling kitchen tools

Qualifications:

1. Basic understanding of pastry techniques, dough handling, and finishing methods
2. A good eye for detail and visual presentation
3. Ability to work efficiently, cleanly, and consistently under pressure
4. Willingness to learn and take direction in a collaborative team environment
5. Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain one
6. Previous kitchen or bakery experience preferred, especially in pastry or dessert production
7. Prep Chef Level 1

If you think that this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you!